BMW 3 SERIES YA12OVZ has 15 MOTs

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This 2012 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 157,579 miles 2 months ago on Friday 21st August 2026 at 11:37.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Friday 20th August 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Sunday 1st August 2027.

YA12OVZ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED20TH AUGUST 2027157,579 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED20TH AUGUST 202519TH AUGUST 2026153,753 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH AUGUST 202418TH AUGUST 2025152,041 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both Side Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED28TH JULY 202327TH JULY 2024149,546 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED28TH JULY 2023149,546 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. PRS - Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED14TH APRIL 202213TH APRIL 2023147,168 MI
FAILED14TH APRIL 2022147,168 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED26TH AUGUST 202130TH AUGUST 2022144,584 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED28TH AUGUST 202030TH AUGUST 2021140,673 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside & Nearside Front Tyres Worn On Edges
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED29TH AUGUST 201930TH AUGUST 2020134,006 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED28TH AUGUST 201830TH AUGUST 2019124,048 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Center Tread Is Worn (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Center Tread Low (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED19TH AUGUST 201730TH AUGUST 2018114,099 MI
PASSED31ST AUGUST 201630TH AUGUST 2017104,625 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Running Uneven On Edges
FAILED31ST AUGUST 2016104,625 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle 37% (3.7.b.5b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle 37% (3.7.b.5b)
  3. FAIL - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Inner Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Inner Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Lipped On Edge X2
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Lipped On Edge X 2
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Fog Lamp Lens Damage
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Running Uneven On Edges
  11. FAIL - Emissions Not Tested (7.4.b.1)
PASSED22ND JULY 201521ST AUGUST 201680,495 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YA12OVZ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 80% | MOT Failure Rate: 20%

YA12OVZ MOT Comments

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YA12OVZ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 157,579 miles | Average yearly mileage: 11,256 miles

YA12OVZ FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration YA12OVZ was manufactured on Tuesday 21st August 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 157,579 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 11,256 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 15 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YA12OVZ has a 80% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 34 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Sunday 1st August 2027 .

Does YA12OVZ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 14th October 2026 YA12OVZ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YA12OVZ Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 14th October 2026 YA12OVZ does have Tax. Read more

When does YA12OVZ Tax expire?

The current Tax for YA12OVZ will expire in 10 months on Sunday 1st August 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YA12OVZ MOT expire?

The current MOT for YA12OVZ will expire in 10 months on Friday 20th August 2027. Read more

When did YA12OVZ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YA12OVZ was on Friday 21st August 2026 at 11:37. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YA12OVZ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for YA12OVZ we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YA12OVZ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for YA12OVZ we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 80% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YA12OVZ?

YA12OVZ is registered as a 2012 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has YA12OVZ done?

The odometer reading for YA12OVZ at the last MOT in August 2026 was 157,579 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 11,256 miles per year. Read more

How old is YA12OVZ?

The vehicle YA12OVZ was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 21st August 2012. Read more

What colour is YA12OVZ?

The official colour of YA12OVZ is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does YA12OVZ have?

YA12OVZ has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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